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In 2024, female CEOs at large U.S. public companies surpassed their male counterparts in earnings, with median compensation for women in the S&P 500 reaching $16.4 million, compared to $15.6 million for men. Despite this pay gap in favor of women, the overall representation of female CEOs remains low, as...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies must contend with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Navigating such unpredictable conditions demands more than conventional management approaches; it requires strategic thinking and the ability to foresee emerging trends. The concept of foresightedness becomes particularly relevant here, as entrepreneurial firms that can anticipate changes in the market...

If your business is suffering from a lack of skilled workers, you are not alone. It is a pandemic, an arterial gift from COVID-19. As a small business owner and Managing Director of a recruitment firm, I am well accustomed to our hiring agony. Small businesses feel the magnitude of...

Leadership is not one-size-fits-all. Depending on the situation, there are times when you need to be more directive, while other moments call for motivation and empowerment. But if you’re looking to achieve sustainable success—the kind that builds teams that can thrive on their own—you need to think beyond just setting tasks...

CEOs are still struggling to move the needle on employee wellbeing. Deloitte reports that while 90% of C-suite executives believe they promote workplace wellbeing, only 60% of employees agree. More worryingly, overall employee wellbeing declined in 2023, with 41% of global workers still experiencing daily stress, according to Gallup’s State...

Human resources (HR) is a vital aspect of all modern businesses, ensuring that the hiring and retention processes run smoothly for all employees. HR technology has redefined the way that many professionals support their businesses, and many are already adopting these practices in everyday operations. In fact, 1 in 3...

Corporate board directors play a vital role in overseeing the direction and success of the companies they govern. Directors provide strategic oversight, foster accountability, and ensure the company operates in the best interests of both shareholders and stakeholders. With an ever-increasing range of strategic decisions that a board must oversee,...

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the role of data-driven human resources (HR) has become increasingly vital. For HR professionals, integrating data into HR practices is not merely a trend but a strategic necessity. Data-driven HR transforms how talent is managed, how people decisions are made, and how organisational goals...

Legends never die ~ Shree Ratan Tata, an Industrialist, a thorough gentleman, and a beautiful soul, is no more at 86.  Ratan Tata was not just an industrialist but a visionary whose leadership transformed the landscape of Indian business. As the chairman of Tata Sons, he spearheaded the global expansion...

Professionally speaking, my venture into the world of CEO Peer Advisory Groups began in the spring of 2010 after accepting a position to lead corporate communication at Vistage Worldwide. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Vistage had fallen off the national media stage, and the CEO wanted to...